First report of Colletotrichum acutatum on strawberry in Norway
Colletotricum acutatum (EU Annexes) was detected on strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) in Norway, in 1999. Symptoms were observed in glasshouse-grown strawberries (cv. Korona). Symptoms were typical of strawberry anthracnose: sunken, brown, and firm lesions appearing on maturing fruits. The identity of the pathogen was confirmed by 2 different laboratories and Koch’s postulates were fulfilled. This is the first report of Colletotrichum acutatum in Norway.
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Stensvand, A.; Strømeng, G.M.; Langnes, R.; Hjeljord, L.G.; Tronsmo, A. (2001) First report of Colletotrichum acutatum in Norway.
Plant Disease, 85(5), p 558.